Explore Victron Energy's Top-Rated MPPT Solar ControllersVictron Energy is renowned for its extensive range of high-quality PWM and MPPT solar controllers. In this guide, we've highlighted the most popular Victron SmartSolar MPPT controllers and essential accessories to help you optimize your solar power system.
Key Features of Victron SmartSolar MPPT Controllers
All Victron SmartSolar controllers come equipped with advanced features, including built-in Bluetooth capability. This enables seamless programming and monitoring through multiple devices:
For a fully functional solar controller system, consider the following components:
Victron SmartSolar models are named using a two-number system. For example, in the model MPPT 75/15:
Key Features of Victron SmartSolar MPPT Controllers
All Victron SmartSolar controllers come equipped with advanced features, including built-in Bluetooth capability. This enables seamless programming and monitoring through multiple devices:
- Bluetooth Connectivity: Easily program and monitor your solar controller with the free VictronConnect app, available for both Apple and Android devices. The app provides real-time data on your solar system's performance.
- Optional Remote Display Meter: Enhance your system with the MPPT Control meter, which allows for comprehensive programming and monitoring.
- Versatile Programming Options: Program your SmartSolar controller using the MPPT Control meter, a Windows 10 PC with an optional USB cable, or directly through Bluetooth on a smartphone or tablet.
For a fully functional solar controller system, consider the following components:
- SmartSolar Controller: The core of your solar power management.
- MPPT Control Meter: An optional but highly recommended accessory for enhanced monitoring and programming.
- VE.Direct Cable: Necessary for connecting your MPPT Control meter to the SmartSolar controller.
- Smart Battery Sense: If your battery bank is lead acid or AGM and your solar array exceeds 200 watts, this temperature sensor is essential for optimal performance.
Victron SmartSolar models are named using a two-number system. For example, in the model MPPT 75/15:
- The first number (75) indicates the maximum PV open circuit voltage.
- The second number (15) represents the maximum charge current.
Smart Solar MPPT 75-15 Solar ControllerA solar charger gathers energy from your solar panels, and stores it in your batteries. Using the latest, fastest technology, SmartSolar maximizes this energy-harvest, driving it intelligently to achieve full charge in the shortest possible time. SmartSolar maintains battery health, extending its life. This controller is designed for a maximum solar input of 75 volts and battery charge up to 15 amps. It comes with bluetooth capabilities so you can monitor it with your phone.
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Smart Solar MPPT 100-30 Solar ControllerA solar charger gathers energy from your solar panels, and stores it in your batteries. Using the latest, fastest technology, SmartSolar maximises this energy-harvest, driving it intelligently to achieve full charge in the shortest possible time. SmartSolar maintains battery health, extending its life. This controller is designed to accept up to 100 volts from the solar panels and output up to 30 amps to the battery bank. It comes with bluetooth so you can monitor it with your phone.
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Smart Solar MPPT 100-50 Solar ControllerA solar charger gathers energy from your solar panels, and stores it in your batteries. Using the latest, fastest technology, SmartSolar maximises this energy-harvest, driving it intelligently to achieve full charge in the shortest possible time. SmartSolar maintains battery health, extending its life. This controller is designed to accept up to 100 volts from the solar panels and output up to 50 amps to the battery bank. It comes with bluetooth so you can monitor it with your phone.
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SmartSolar MPPT 150-100 Solar ControllerThe MPPT VE.Can SmartSolar charger uses the latest and fastest technology to convert energy from a solar array into energy that optimally charges a battery banks.
The SmartSolar charge controller will even recharge a severely depleted battery. It can operate with a battery voltage as low as 0 Volts, provided the cells are not permanently sulphated or otherwise damaged. |
MPPT Control - MeterThe MPPT Control lets you see the status as well as setup all SmartSolar MPPT Charge Controllers that have a VE.Direct communications port. The new MPPT Control is mounted in the familiar BMV-700 series housing, maintaining a consistent and professional look to your panels and systems monitoring equipment.
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Wall Mount for MPPT Control MeterThis accessory if for wall mounting the MPPT Control Meter. It avoids having to drill a hole the diameter of the meter. The wall mount sticks out from the wall about 1.5 inches.
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VE.Direct Cable (3 M)This 3 meter (9 foot) cable is used to connect the MPPT Control meter to the solar controller.
It is also available as a 5 meter cable. |
Smart Battery Sense - Long RangeSmart Battery Sense is a wireless battery voltage and temperature sensor for Victron MPPT Solar Chargers.
With voltage and temperature sense in place, batteries will be better charged; improving charging-efficiency and prolonging battery life. For lead batteries, battery temperature data is used to adjust the charge-voltages: cold batteries require an increased charge-voltage, whereas hot batteries require a decreased charge-voltage. For lithium batteries temperature data is used to disable charging when they are too cold: charging lithium batteries near or below freezing causes permanent damage to the cells. |
VE.Direct to USB Interface CableThe VE.Direct to USB interface connects products with a VE.Direct connection to devices with a USB port, for example a computer. With this cable it is also possible to connect more than two VE.Direct products to a single CCGX.
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BMV-712 Smart Battery MonitorWith Bluetooth built-in, the BMV Smart is ready for the Internet of Things (IoT) era. With Bluetooth being implemented in most other Victron Energy products, wireless communication between products will simplify system installation and enhance performance.
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Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC Charger Non-IsolatedThe Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC charger is a professional DC to DC adaptive 3-stage charger with built-in Bluetooth.
For use in dual battery systems in vehicles or on boats where the alternator and the start battery are used to charge the service battery. The unit can be monitored and programmed via Bluetooth and can be remotely controlled via a remote on/off switch. The Orion-Tr Smart charger can be used in 12V or 24V systems and is suitable for both lead acid and lithium batteries. Models are available up to 400W and unlimited multiple units can be connected in parallel to increase output power. Suitable for high temperatures up to 55°C with a full rated output up to 40°C. |